When I leapt into full-time day trading in October 2020, I entered one of the most exhilarating bull markets in history. Volatility was high, opportunities were abundant, and gains seemed effortless. Yet, as I quickly learned, trading isn’t just about strategies and patterns—it’s a psychological battlefield. My cautious approach, shaped by years of part-time trading, initially held me back in this hyper-inflated market. But as I gained confidence, I stumbled into a deeper issue: my own behavior was sabotaging my success. This post explores the behavioral cycles that have defined my trading journey, the psychological traps I’ve uncovered, and my plan to break free. If you’re a trader—or anyone wrestling with self-limiting patterns—this might resonate. The Trap of Cycle A: Chasing “More” Early in my full-time trading, I fell into a false sense of security. The bull market rewarded bold moves, and I gradually shed my caution, increasing position sizes to...
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